GIGANT AG is a Europe-wide specialist for innovative axles, spring units and air reservoirs in the commercial vehicle industry. The products are used worldwide in truck trailers and semi-trailers. MALORG Consulting supported GIGANT AG in the realization of the new warehouse and assembly line up to the ramp-up phase.
Success stories
Plant logistics planning and implementation for Gigant AG
31. May 2022, Reading time: 1 min 42 second
Overall plan of the plant structure
- Restructuring incl. expansion of axle production, installation of an assembly line, construction of a central warehouse
- Determination of future internal logistics strategy and expansion planning
Manual vs. automation
- Elaboration and comparison of manual and automated storage solutions
- Selection of goods-to-person method for ergonomic reasons
- Decision for automated aisle change stacker cranes
Flexible mounting concept
- Required: Establishment of a more productive and flexible assembly line to serve increased customer demand
- Planning of work steps and optimization of work content per assembly station
- Creation of new workflows with REFA time specifications
- Support during realization up to the ramp-up phase